MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Kyler Murray has been signed as the new quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, sparking mixed reactions among fans.

Vikings fans share their thoughts

What we know:

Some fans are thrilled about Murray’s potential to bring success to the team, while others remain loyal to J.J. McCarthy. Murray, who was released Wednesday by the Arizona Cardinals, has a history of playoff appearances but has yet to achieve significant postseason success.

What they’re saying:

“I’m excited. He’s a proven NFL quarterback. He’s had a lot of good seasons, some good stats. He hasn’t really put it together, and hopefully, under KOC, he does,” said Luka Lattergrass. 

Lattergrass also commented on McCarthy, saying, “No one’s rooting against him, but we all did see his play last year, his ups and downs, the roster that we had still was a 9-8 season with poor quarterback play.”

Meanwhile, Will Stein from Coon Rapids noted, “Kyler Murray has a ton of talent. He can be an extremely good quarterback if he allows himself to.”

McCarthy’s past performance

Why you should care:

The addition of Murray to the Vikings’ roster raises questions about the team’s quarterback strategy moving forward. Last season, expectations were high for McCarthy after the Vikings’ impressive 14-3 record two seasons ago with Sam Darnold.

However, McCarthy’s performance led to a 9-8 season, causing some fans to lose faith while others remained supportive.

What’s next:

Fans are eager to see how the quarterback situation unfolds during training camp. As Will Stein expressed, “I feel like it should be an open competition and training camp, whoever the coaches decide is the better fit running this offense for 2026 should get them start in September, week one.”

What they’re saying:

“Kyler Murray, if you can’t get him to watch tape himself, how is he going to mentor somebody else? Was he gonna teach him how to play Call of Duty better?” said Karl Heinrichs, known as Sir Death on social media. Heinrichs also shared, “I like the way J.J. McCarthy ended the season last year, and I’d like to see him get his shot. I’d like to see him have a chance to come back and lead this team.”

What we don’t know:

It’s still unclear who will ultimately be the starting quarterback for the Vikings in the upcoming season.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis had its first fatal fire of 2026 after a man died from his injuries during a house fire Wednesday night. 

Minneapolis fatal fire

What we know:

According to the Minneapolis Fire Department, firefighters responded to a house fire at 32nd Avenue South and East 44th Street just before midnight. 

At the scene, crews found that the fire had extended to the second floor of the home, and upon entering, found it difficult to access the second floor due to heavy debris.

Firefighters ultimately made it to the second floor to extinguish the fire, fire officials say.

During searches of the home, firefighters found a man unconscious in the basement, and he was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

The man later died at the hospital, authorities said. He was the only person inside the home at the time of the fire. 

What they’re saying:

“We are deeply saddened by the overnight fire-related death,” said Assistant Chief Wes Van Vickle, Minneapolis Fire Department. “After learning that there may have been someone inside the home, our firefighters quickly initiated a search, finding the victim in the basement. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. The loss of life affects all of us, and we extend our deepest condolences to the man’s loved ones.” 

What we don’t know:

The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but remains under investigation. 

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced on Wednesday that it plans to lower prices on over 3,000 items.

The price cuts, most of which will be a reduction of 5-20 percent in cost, will start in March and continue throughout the spring on products including women’s and children’s apparel, bedding, shoes, baby items, pantry goods and more, according to the company.

“Busy families are thinking about value as they begin to update their homes and wardrobes for spring,” Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Target, said in a news release. “We’re committed to making it easier than ever for guests to have the fresh style and incredible value they love, with lower prices on the items we know they want.”

Target also lowered prices on thousands of items in 2025, according to the company.

Consumer prices have soared about 25 percent over the past five years, although the pace of inflation has cooled.

Target recently reported another quarter of declining sales and profits amid its struggles to regain its footing with customers, but it also delivered a solid annual profit outlook and has said it believes net sales will grow every quarter this year.

The company is investing billions in its business in 2026 to spruce up its store experience, remodel stores and invest in its workers. Its capital plans include opening 30 new stores and plans to remodel 130 of its existing stores.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.